### Event Description: Thomas Dunford, Lute

**Date and Time:**  
Sunday, March 23, 2025  
3:00 PM EDT - 6:00 PM EDT

**Location:**  
Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall  
Princeton University

**Event Overview:**  
Join us for an intimate and captivating performance by Thomas Dunford, often hailed as "The Eric Clapton of the lute" by BBC Magazine. This event is part of our "Performances Up Close" series, where the audience is seated onstage alongside the musicians, creating a unique and immersive experience.

**Program:**  
Thomas Dunford will present a program of works for solo lute, showcasing his exceptional talent and deep understanding of historical performance. The repertoire includes:

- **John Dowland:**  
  - A Dream  
  - The King of Denmark’s Galliard  
  - Melancholy Galliard  
  - Mrs. Winter’s Jump  
  - Lachrimae  
  - Frog Galliard

- **Erik Satie:**  
  - Gymnopédie No. 1  
  - Gnossienne No. 1

- **Marin Marais:**  
  - Les Voix Humaines in D Major from Suite No. 3  
  - L’Americaine in E Major from Suite d’un Goût Etranger

- **J.S. Bach (arr. Dunford):**  
  - Suite for Cello in G Major, BWV 1007

- **Girolamo Kapsberger:**  
  - Toccata VI from Primo Libro d’intavolatura de lauto

- **Joan Ambrosio Dalza:**  
  - Calata alla Spagnola from Quarto Libro d’intavolatura de lauto

**Ticket Information:**  
This event is currently available as part of a Deluxe Package Subscription or through the Princeton University Student Early Bird program. Single tickets will go on sale on Monday, August 5 at noon Eastern time.

**Additional Information:**  
- **Venue & Accessibility:** Get directions, see parking and accessibility info, and download seating charts.
- **Subscription:** Purchase this event at a discount as part of a curated subscription or make-your-own series package.

**Contact:**  
For more information, please contact Princeton University Concerts at 609-258-2800.

**Add to Calendar:**  
03/23/2025 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM America/New_York

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience Thomas Dunford's masterful lute performance in an up-close and personal setting.

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